Small Favors
Hazell Dean · Other Songs - Hazell Dean
Ringing her dining room table
She don't mind those Friday nights
When she has to drive 'cause I'm unstable.
She goes to church while I oversleep
I'm not sure what she sees in me.
Chorus:
Thank god for small favors
The Sunday paper and the taste of homemade wine
Second chances and the healing hands of time
And thank god love is blind.
Somehow she knows I love her so
Though I don't always show her
She only sees the good in me
But with me she has to look closer.
Lord, I guess I owe you one
She thinks I hung the moon and the sun.
Chorus:
Thank god for small favors
The Sunday paper and the taste of homemade wine
Second chances and the healing hands of time
And thank god love is blind...
Small Favors - Hazell Dean
Hazell Dean's 'Small Favors' stands as a defining track within her extensive catalogue of soulful R&B and pop recordings. Released during the height of her career in the late 1990s, the song exemplifies her signature blend of smooth vocals and emotive songwriting that characterized her work for Motown and subsequent labels. The recording captures the essence of the era's contemporary R&B, featuring lush arrangements and a melodic structure that allowed Dean to showcase her vocal range and emotional depth. While often associated with her broader discography of hits like 'I'm A Fool Too' and 'What Dreams Are Made Of', 'Small Favors' remains a standout example of her ability to craft intimate, radio-friendly tracks that resonated with audiences globally. The song reflects the polished production values and romantic themes prevalent in her body of work, cementing her status as a prominent voice in modern soul music.